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Rithaler Family History

Rithaler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ritthaler, Thaler, Ritzler, Risher, Richter, Vitale, Richer

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Where is the Rithaler family from?

You can see how Rithaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rithaler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rithaler families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rithaler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rithaler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rithaler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Rithaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rithaler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Rithaler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Rithaler. For the veterans among your Rithaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rithaler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rithaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rithaler in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rithaler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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